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The objective of The FV-M8 Users Guide is to help users to understand the
properties of FV-M8 thoroughly and, therefore, obtain the maximum performance
from the module easily. This document describes and provides the useful
information the FV-M8 module, which includes the functions of pins on the module,
configuration setting and utility. It will help users to understand the capability of the
module and, therefore, successfully integrate the FV-M8 into users GPS systems.
Each chapter is one of the pieces for the module and carries its own purpose.
Title FV-M8
Subtitle GPS Receiver Module
Doc Type User Manual
Doc Id GPS.FV-M8-070516
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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ......................................................... 3
1.1 Specifications ............................................................................................4
Chapter 2 Pin Assignment .................................................... 5
2.1 Pin Assignment.........................................................................................5
2.2 Pin Definitions...........................................................................................5
2.3 Pin description ..........................................................................................6
Chapter 3 Operating GPS Utility and Mini GPS ...................... 7
3.1 Connecting Com Port .............................................................................8
3.2 Functional Windows (Interval Setting) ...........................................9
3.3 Functional Windows (Local Time Zone Setting) ........................10
3.4 Functional Windows (SBAS Setting) .............................................. 11
3.5 Functional Windows (Power Mode Setting).................................12
3.6 Functional Windows (Restart Setting) ..........................................13
3.7 Functional Windows (View Default) ...............................................14
3.8 Using Mini GPS to Open Com Port ..................................................15
3.9 Using Mini GPS to Setup.....................................................................15
3.9 Using Mini GPS to Setup.....................................................................16
3.10 Using Mini GPS to Save Settings into Flash .............................17
Chapter 4 Available NMEA Messages .................................. 18
4.1 NMEA Protocol ........................................................................................18
Chapter 5 Limited Warranty ............................................... 26
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Chapter 1 Introduction
The main goal of FV-M8 is to be used as a part of integrated system, which can be
a simple PVT (Position-Velocity-Time) system, for instance, G-mouse, PND
(Personal Navigation Device), or complex wireless systems, such as a system with
GSM function, a system with Bluetooth function, and a system with GPRS function.
The module (FV-M8) can be the best candidate for users systems as the users
systems need the careful consideration on the performance, sensitivity, power
consumption, and/or size of the module. In the specification of FV-M8 at the next
page, it is noticeable that in addition to excellent start-up times and position
accuracy, the updated rate can be up to 5 Hz and the sensitivity of -158dbm.
The active antenna on board helps the system integrators to do the design-in easily.
FV-M8 is feature with high sensitive GPS receiver and GPS antenna. The perfect
match is most suitable for any GPS mobile devices, such as PND, GPS PDA, personal
tracker and any portable devices, which need GPS features.
If you have any technical questions, please contact us by either e-mail (prefer), telephone or fax.
e-mail: san.jose@sanav.com
Tel: 886-2-26879500
Fax: 886-2-26878893
When you send a request to us, please prepare the following information that may
help us to resolve your problem as soon as possible:
1. Serial No. of Product;
2. Type of antenna that is connected to the module;
3. Operating System (OS) of your host PC;
4. Simple description of your integrated system (may also included peripheral
connections and devices);
5. Describing the way you operate your system;
6. Description of failure by text, figure, or both;
7. Contact information, such as name, address, phone number, and e-mail
address.
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1.1 Specifications
Receiver
Receiving frequency 1575.42MHZ; C/A code 32 parallel channels
architecture
Construction Full EMI Shielding Velocity accuracy 0.1 Knot RMS steady state
INTERFACE CAPABILITY
4800 bps (default) &
Default RMC, GGA, GSV*5,
Standard Output Baud Rate 4800/9600/38400/57600/115200 bps
VTG, GSA*5
Sentences are adjustable
Optional GLL, ZDA
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Chapter 2 Pin Assignment
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2.3 Pin description
will execute a cold star after every turn on. To achieve the faster start-up offered by a hot or
warm start, a battery backup must be connected. The battery voltage should be between
2.0v and 5.0v.
1PPS:
User can use this pin for special function.
TX1:
This is the main transmits channel for outputting navigation and measurement data to users
navigation software or user written software.
RX1:
This is the main receive channel for receiving software commands to the engine board from
MiniGPS or GPS Locator Utility (SV-3301) software or from user written software.
Input TTL level, 0V ~ 2.8V
GND:
GND provides the ground for the engine board. Connect all grounds.
TX2:
RX2:
This is mainly used to receive RTCM signals for differential purpose. Please note that a MTK
Input TTL level, 0V ~ 2.8V
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Chapter 3 Operating GPS Utility and Mini GPS
GPS Locator Utility V2.61 is the latest utility for configuring the GPS settings of
Sanav GPS receivers. You can find the utility in the CD (FV-M8\Utility\Setup) and the
password is in License.txt. Double click on the Setup.exe and follow the installation
procedures.
GPS Locator Utility (Version 2.61), an application program for FV-M8, enables
you to do the configurations on the unit. Below are instructions of how to work with
this software, with assumption that you have successfully installed GPS Locator
Utility.
Mini GPS is an utility from MTK. If the users would like to read 32-channel, change
update rate (1 ~5Hz) and baud rate, please use Mini GPS.
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3.1 Connecting Com Port
After selecting the Com Port, bard rate and Command Setting, click on Connect
and you will be able to do the configurations.
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3.2 Functional Windows (Interval Setting)
After connecting with success, you can view the NMEA data from different functional
windows. The configurations can be done in the User Setting window. On top of
the User Setting window, there are several taps. Please select the taps for
different settings.
Note: After finishing interval setting, click Send to confirm the setting
before proceeding next tap window for the other setting.
Note: If there is no backup power connected, all the settings will go back
to default after a power cycle.
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3.3 Functional Windows (Local Time Zone Setting)
Note: After finishing local time zone setting, click Send to confirm the
setting before proceeding next tap window for the other setting.
Note: If there is no backup power connected, all the settings will go back
to default after a power cycle.
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3.4 Functional Windows (SBAS Setting)
Note: After selecting the wanted SBAS setting, click Send to confirm the
setting before proceeding next tap window for the other setting.
Note: If there is no backup power connected, all the settings will go back
to default after a power cycle.
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3.5 Functional Windows (Power Mode Setting)
Select the power mode and Continuous is preferred. Please contact Sanav for
more information about the power mode.
Note: After selecting the wanted power mode setting, click Send to
confirm the setting before proceeding next tap window for the
other setting.
Note: If there is no backup power connected, all the settings will go back
to default after a power cycle.
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3.6 Functional Windows (Restart Setting)
Note: After selecting the wanted restart setting, click Send to confirm
the setting before proceeding next tap window for the other setting.
Note: If there is no backup power connected, all the settings will go back
to default after a power cycle.
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3.7 Functional Windows (View Default)
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3.8 Using Mini GPS to Open Com Port
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3.9 Using Mini GPS to Setup
Test
Setup
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3.10 Using Mini GPS to Save Settings into Flash
Test
FV series engine board module currently offers a function to refresh the firmware to
your desired setting like baud rate, updated rate or sentences output. Please
complete the setting at Chapter 3.9 then save the setting at this page by clicking
on the Set. The module is only allowed the user to refresh the module 7-8 times.
How many times remain, please see this information at the top of red box above.
Please note when the Setting write protection is marked, no matter how many
times left, the module wont allow any setting of refreshing.
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Chapter 4 Available NMEA Messages
Those messages are output at TX1 at the rate of 4800 bps (default setting). When
more than 4 messaged are chosen, a higher baud rate than 4800 bps is required.
The following will summarize the available NMEA messages. More information about
the NMEA messages refers to NMEA 0183, Standard For Interfacing Marine
Electronic Devices, Version 3.01.
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GGA GPS Fix Data
Position fix related data, such as position, time, number of satellites in use, etc..
$GPGGA,gga1,gga2,gga3,gga4,gga5,gga6,gga7,gga8,gga9,g
ga10,gga11,gga12,gga13,gga14*hh<CR><LF>
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GLL Geographic Position Latitude/Longitude
Navigation data and status.
$GPGLL,gll1,gll2,gll3,gll4,gll5,gll6,gll7*hh<CR><LF>
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GSA GNSS DOP and Active Satellites
Receiver operating mode, the values of DOPs, and PRN numbers for satellites used
in the GGA position solution.
$GPGSA,gsa1,gsa2,(gsa3*12),gsa4,gsa5,gsa6*hh<CR><LF>
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GSV GNSS Satellites in View
This message indicates the observable satellites information, such as PRN numbers,
elevation, azimuth, SNR, and number of satellites in view.
$GPGSV,gsv1,gsv2,gsv3,((gsv4,gsv5,gsv6,gsv7)*n)*hh<CR
><LF>
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RMC Recommended Minimum Specific GNSS Data
This message transmits the necessary navigation data, such as time, position,
speed, course, and so on.
$GPRMC,rmc1,rmc2,rmc3,rmc4,rmc5,rmc6,rmc7,rmc8,rmc9,r
mc10,rmc11,rmc12*hh<CR><LF>
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VTG Course Over Ground and Ground Speed
This message transmits the speed and course relative to ground.
$GPVTG,vtg1,vtg2,vtg3,vtg4,vtg5,vtg6,vtg7,vtg8,vtg9*hh<C
R><LF>
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ZDA Time & Date
This message transmits UTC time and date, and local time zone.
$GPZDA,zda1,zda2,zda3,zda4,zda5,zda6*hh<CR><LF>
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Chapter 5 Limited Warranty
This unit can be used as part of navigational aids, and is not intended to replace other means of
navigation or aids. San Jose Navigation, Inc. warrants this GPS receiver and accessories to be free of
defect for a period of 12 months from the date of original purchase.
In any event of a product defect while in normal usage, San Jose Navigation, Inc. will replace or repair
the defective product at no charge to the original the original purchaser for parts and labor. However,
San Jose Navigation, Inc. reserves the right of determination to replace or repair the defective product.
The replacement or repaired product will be warranted for a total of 90 days from the date of return
shipment, or for the remaining balance of the original warranty, whichever is longer.
PURCHASER DUTIES
The purchaser must return defective unit postpaid, with the proof of original purchase and a return
address to:
San Jose Navigation, Inc.
9F, No.105, Shi-Cheng Rd., Pan-Chiao City
Taipei Hsien, Taiwan, R.O.C. (220)
Tel: 886-2-26879500
Fax: 886-2-26878893
Website: http://www.sanav.com
Technical Support: san.jose@sanav.com
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